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Fire-PSIde: time to shit fuck up july 16, 8-10pm at the groove

dBug — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:19:45 GMT

you heard it right, Fire-PSIde at the aids memorial grove in gg park happens tomorrow night y'all!
8-10pm.
Bring your own fuel and hoops and whatnot.

ps - dBug's gracious 'loaning of fuel program' is now over. time for you to buy your own fuel, peeps! :) i got my own shit to burn.

* rumor has it there may be a short yoga session before the spin. good stuff to get us loose. - dBug

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Saturday 7/19 World Hoop Day Needs Your Help Taping 100 Hoops!!!

philohagen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:54 GMT

Now that Hoopin' Annie has relocated from NYC to SF, San Francisco is now the epicenter for World Hoop Day on 8/8/08.
Please come help out this Saturday taping over 100 hoops at the World Hoop Day Headquarters here in SF.

2545 Phelps Street in Silver Terrace (at Carroll).

2-8pm... come any time...

Enjoy snacks, drinks, music, hooping, laughing, and if you have extra connectors, tape, tubing, snacks that you wish to donate -- please bring that, too!

The kids of SF need your help! There are around 500 children and teens living on Treasure Island that will be delighted to receive one of your gloriously taped hoops for World Hoop Day this year.

Thanks!

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7/20 Hooping Locale: Precita Park

allison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:16:33 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday July 20th, we will be hooping in Precita Park from 2-4pm. The park is located on Precita Ave between Folsom & Alabama Streets, between the Mission and Bernal Heights neighborhoods.

Hope to see you there!

--Allison

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7/13 Hooping Locale: Civic Center

allison — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:23:01 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday 7/13 we will be hooping at Civic Center from 2-4pm. Specifically the grassy area between Polk & Larkin, McAllister & Grove.

Hope to see you outside then!

--Allison

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Alternative hooping locale: July 6th 2008.- Dolores Park

Steve (Tiger) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:53:43 GMT

Hello Hoopers.

Unfortunately due to work related reasons, I will not be able to make it out to San Rafael. Instead I will have a hoop meet up at Dolores Park from 2-4pm. The weather should be great tomarrow.

See you all in the hoop!

Tiger

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Thanks for a great night of Fire of PSI Hooping

HoopDaddy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:03:29 GMT

Wow, What an great evening of hooping!!!! Thanks so much for bringing the music and sharing your fire and psi hoops. I learned a lot about the different types of fire and psi hoops; very helpful in making a decision on what to buy. The Aids Memorial Grove in GGPark is a beautiful space to spin.
Cheers,
--s--

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collapsible travel hoop recommendations?

Mikita — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:44:59 GMT

I would like to make my own but I probably don't have the time or the technical skills. Who sells them and which one(s) would anyone recommend? Thanks in advance.

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Three Day Weekend....getting your hoop on locally????

aporia-celestialgrrrl — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:37:13 GMT

Gas pains and work demands are keeping me within the 7x7 of SF this weekend. So, what about you? Where are the hooping opportunities in our backyard this weekend????

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beach hooping this weekend

Krista — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:55:21 GMT

I want to do some beach hooping at dusk this weekend- anybody up for Saturday? Or tonight but need to find a quiet beach that isn't closed off for fireworks.

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WHD SF and Taping party!

HoopinAnnie — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:12 GMT

Hey there hoopers,
Just moved here and got internet at home and we are locking in the 888 location! We have hundreds of hoops to tape for the event and need your help!

July 19th -- WHD HQ
2545 Phelps St, Bayview
SF 94124

From 2pm--8pm!

We'll have food, music, beverages and Hoops. Please bring some edibles to share and if you have extra TAPE you wish to donate, we will use it wisely!

Annie
917 204 7721

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7/6 Hooping Locale: McNear’s Beach in San Rafael

allison — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:07:21 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

Hooping this Sunday our Holiday Hooping takes us to Marin at McNear's Beach in San Rafael, with Steve Drew as our host.

The Details:

Sunday, July 6th Party hosted by Catherine and Joan
2pm – dusk
McNear’s Beach in San Rafael
Party location is to the far left of parking lot – past the pool and tennis courts
Please note: no dogs allowed

Bring food to share, sunblock, friends, family, and instruments you might want to play (including your dancing bodies!) Catherine and Joan will have ice to cool your drinks down, plates, napkins, cups, etc., and the band!

TANDAMANZI will play the afternoon away. Tandamanzi Rhythm Ensemble is an uplifting fusion of djembes, djun djuns, congas, didgeridoo, balaphone, percussion, and boisterous fun! Their infectiously energetic blend of African rhythms and funky dance grooves compels audiences to get up and move.

From Highway 101:
· take the Central San Rafael exit and go EAST on Second Street (which becomes San Pedro Road ) to Cantera Way .
· Note: there is a fee for parking ($8/car) and a separate fee for the pool. We suggest that you carpool or meet outside the park entrance since the parking fee is per car, not per person. If you want to swim, bring your suits and pay at the entrance. Caution: Lot’s of kids in the pool.

If anyone is available to give rides to others, post it here!

Have a good Holiday Weekend!
--Allison

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You Want Local Hooping this Weekend (July 4th and July 6th specifically)

Ed — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:50:53 GMT

Well here you go!

Party 1 -- July 4th
Come celebrate the landmark 232nd birthday of the USofA in style with
the Ambient Mafia! Featuring some of your favourite Mafia DJs, BBQs,
sunshine, and the obligatory Ambient Mafia wackiness.

Elk Glen, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Friday, July 4th
Noon til darkness falls.

Party 2 -- July 4th (Note these parties are 10 blocks away from each other! Twice the party in double the time!)
Forks of July BBQ

Directions!
From Lincoln Way
Make a (right or left, depending on which way you are coming from) onto Chain of Lakes Drive (41st Ave) into Golden Gate Park. Go passt Martin Luther Kind Jr. Dr untill you see a Parking Lot on your Right. Park there. then walk in, you’ll hear the music! =)
From Fulton St.
Make a (right or left, depending on which way you are coming from) onto Chain of Lakes Drive (43rd Ave) into Golden Gate Park. Go passt John F Kennedy Dr. untill you see a Parking Lot on your left. Park there. then walk in, you’ll hear the music! =)
Here’s the google map location, in case you wanna get high tech on that ish!
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=37.766674,+-122.499205&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr
:::::::::::: Performers::::::::::::
Chris De Luca vs. Phon.o (All the way from Berlin Baby!)
TheSpaceTravelingNostrilHairs
Mochipet (Whatever…he sucks)
Bender (Live Phish House Remixes)
Forest Green (Ravecore)
Kap10Harris (Enough Said)
Build128 (All Swayzie, no Mullet)
PU22L3 (No one can understand his name)
Bloodysnowman (He’s bringing bloodybaby & mommy too)
Preshish Moments (Girls want his MIDI Controller)
& YOU! >>>> bring something for random action!

Party #3 on July 6th

MUSIC DU JOUR
Audio Angel vs. Professor Bang::Prepared two ways!
+QUIET Time::Original and cover songs featuring their sweet harmonies and acoustic guitar stylings
++LOUD Time::The dynamic duo go iPod-to-iPod for a special DJ dance duel to the death!
Steve Summers::From Baltimore to SF with that disco house sound all the kids love
The Genie::One part turntablism, one part dub and hip-hop-inflected guitar equals scratch guitar.
DJ Teen::Our LA brotha comes to town to drop electrofunk house bombs
Brent Hall::As always, this Tasty Chef brings the bass

FOOD DU JOUR
It's all about the classics, as Tasty presents Chef Christian's Increasingly-Famous Fried Chicken and the Watermelon Salad first introduced at Tasty #1! Plus the finest concoctions you can prepare!

------------------------------
HOURS & DIRECTIONS
Sunday, July 6
1pm-7pm

Tasty Spot, Golden Gate Park
1. Enter Golden Gate Park on 25th Ave at Lincoln.
2. Make the first right onto MLK.
3. Take the next left onto Transverse Drive.
4. Park on Transverse where Transverse meets Middle Drive (the next left).
5. Walk down Middle Drive about 300 yards.
** Note: If you enter at 19th Ave there is no left turn onto MLK. **

Hope this helps! Have a great July 4th weekend!

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Need Supplies...Hoops for Camp

Danese — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:49:21 GMT

Howdy,

I go to a family camp every year in Mendocino area. The camp is the first week of August. I would love to this year bring up a bunch of un-decorated hoops and a bunch of tape and make it a shared activity to deco and play with the hoops. I'm thinking I'd want to bring about 25 hoops of varying size (there will be both kids and adults there).

My questions to you good people.

1. Do I have enough time to order supplies and receive them before the 1st of August in San Francisco?
2. The camp is in the redwoods and I'd hate to leave toxic plastic shavings and sandings all around there...can (should) I pre-cut and pre-sand the hoops? I'd prefer to actually put them together up there, I think (because that much tubing has got to be easier to transport laying flat). If I wasn't worried about toxicity, I'd just leave the tubing in coils until I got up there.
3. How much tape am I gonna need for 25 hoops? I know there's a lot of variation in the amount people use to deco, but let's say just basic spiral coverage of basic (42 to 36 inch) hoops made with 3/4" tubing.

Thanks in advance for your expertise. I'm sure I could learn all about this through trial and error...but I don't have a lot of time to gain the experience before I have to place the orders for these supplies.

Danese

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Commit Fire-PSIde with us July 2nd, 8-10PM at the Grove

dBug — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:59:39 GMT

Commit Fire-PSIde with us! We thrown down with Fire and PSI hoops every other Wednesday at the Aids Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park. You bring your hoops, we'll bring the tunes.

The next spark ignites July 2nd. We leave the Grove at 10pm sharp to avoid parking tix. Fire and PSI virgins welcome and encouraged. You just might like getting singed or dazed by the light of fire and LEDs.

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Looking for some HOOPERS....

ButterflyLisa — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:22:30 GMT

Come HOOP at our fundraiser!!!!

Temple Of Community
August 2, 2008
Il Pirata
9pm - 2am

http://tribes.tribe.net/templeofcommunity

{)'(}

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6/29 Hooping Locale: SF Pride

allison — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:58:22 GMT

Hello Hoopers,

This Sunday from 2-4pm we will be hooping at Pride. We will be meeting at the Tantra Trance stage at 2pm and around 3pm plan to move to the Fag Fridays Dance Arena. The Tantra Trance Stage is located at Turk & Hyde, the Fag Fridays Stage is located at Van Ness and Grove. (There are entrances next to each of these stages.) For the event map go to:

http://www.sfpride.org/access/images/2008_Event_Map.pdf

Donations are requested at the gates. For more info about the event go to: http://www.sfpride.org/

Hope to see you there!

--Allison

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July 6th Dance & Hoop Party

HoopDaddy — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:30:39 GMT

Hey Fellow Hoopers,
My good friend Catherine is hosting an outdoor potluck party and dance at McNear’s Beach July 6th and she’s invited me to invite my hoop peeps to join the fun. I haven’t heard the band before but should be fun to hoop to some live drum jamm’n. Details below. Hope to see you there. If you have friends in the East and North Bay Hoop Tribes, pass the word. –s--

Catherine and Joan invite you to a dance-food-sun-fun afternoon!
Sunday
July 6th
2pm – dusk (plenty of extra hoop time after BAH event)
McNear’s Beach in San Rafael
Party spot is to the far left of parking lot – past the pool and tennis courts
Please note: no dogs allowed

Bring food to share, sunblock, friends, family, and instruments you might want to play (including your dancing bodies!) Catherine and Joan will have ice to cool your drinks down, plates, napkins, cups, etc., and the band!

TANDAMANZI will play the afternoon away. Tandamanzi Rhythm Ensemble is an uplifting fusion of djembes, djun djuns, congas, didgeridoo, balaphone, percussion, and boisterous fun! Their infectiously energetic blend of African rhythms and funky dance grooves compels audiences to get up and move.

From Highway 101:
• take the Central San Rafael exit and go EAST on Second Street (which becomes San Pedro Road ) to Cantera Way .
• Note: there is a fee for parking ($8/car) and a separate fee for the pool. We suggest that you carpool or meet outside the park entrance since the parking fee is per car, not per person. If you want to swim, bring your suits and pay at the entrance. Caution: Lot’s of kids in the pool.

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Can you share hoop-making supplies? I'll pay!! (or bake, your choice)

pa3be — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:59:53 GMT

Hi,

I very recently got interested in hooping (so recently in fact, that I do not own a hoop yet). I wanted to make a couple so I can practice. I was hoping that I could split costs with someone also looking to make hoops or buy supplies from someone who has extra on hand.

If you have extra supplies lying around that you could sell to me --- pipe, decorative tape, connectors --- that will make 1 or 2 hoops, let me know. If you have a pipe cutter that you'd be willing to briefly loan out (hey, I could cut everything when I'm buying the pipe from you, so it'd never leave your home), let me know.

If you have no supplies to sell, but want to purchase them in bulk and split the costs with me, let me know as well :)

Cheers,
Maria

P.S. If you have hoops that you just want to sell/give away, talk to me as well.

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Sunday 6/22 Hooping Locale

allison — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:45:36 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday from 2-4 pm we will be Hooping at a big event: The Big ONE Convergence that is happening this weekend in Golden Gate Park, Sharon Meadow. Miss Rosie has arranged to have hooping be among the activities taking place. Sharon Meadow is located next to the Childrens playground and carousel, Close to the Haight St entrance to the Park. Our hooping will take place from 2-4 on Sunday although the event is on June 21& 22, from 9am-7pm.

Here's the description of the event:

The Big ONE "village of engagement" is a gathering of people from Bay Area neighborhoods, schools, coops, nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and municipal agencies. Participants will design, envision, collaborate, and dialog with new friends about the future of their neighborhoods and communities.

Prepare for the challenging times ahead; come, be heard, and engage. You can set up a table or an interactive exhibit to collaborate and share information and/or do a workshop, presentation, forum, art project, or hands-on demonstration of sustainable skills. We provide the space – a large grassy area with open-air tents, a media tent, and a stage for music encircling a larger gathering tent for food and socializing.
Fill the space with your dreams.

This is a 100% noncommercial event; nothing will be for sale. Bring picnic food and drink, plates, cups, and utensils for an enormous zero-waste potluck. We will have storytellers and games, and an eclectic mix of live music will be performed throughout each day.

The Big ONE movement represents a tectonic shift in thinking toward sustainability awareness and action, civic engagement, and localization of culture, economy, and decision-making. Based on respect for all life and the planet that sustains us, the gathering provides opportunities to build community through dialogue, committed engagement, and trust.

Here's the official website: http://www.beautifulcommunities.org/

Also, if you want to keep hooping afterwards, the Sunset Party is happening in McLaren Park on Sunday from 12-7pm. For more info, go to http://pacificsound.net/events/index.html

See you on Sunday! --Allison

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Any BAHs up for a Saturday Hoop in GGPark?

HoopDaddy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Unfortunately, I can't make the Sunday BAH gathering this Sunday. I'll be in Sacto with my BMan campmates doing some planning and heavy lifting, lots of eating and splashing around in the pool. I was planning on checking out the Big ONE Convergence that is happening this weekend in Golden Gate Park on Saturday. Anyone up for meeting up in the park Saturday, let me know.
Cheers,
--s--

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San Jose hooping class - starting 6/28

Hepzabah — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:19:44 GMT

New classes are starting for the summer! This time on Saturday afternoons, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. That will be 6 weeks, beginning Saturday 6/28 and running through 8/9 (excluding 7/19). Once again held in the ever popular Bernal Park in San Jose, located at 7th Street and Hedding, where there is plenty of parking and nearby public transportation.

I know summer weekends are busy, so don't worry if you have to miss a class or two. A half hour before every class I will be available to go through what you may have missed on a previous week, or to help you with any questions/problems you have.

Check out TheInfiniteHoop.com for more information!

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BAH in the Islands

HoopDaddy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:26 GMT

I recently spent some time in the US and British Virgin Islands.
Thought you may enjoy reading this.
Cheers, --s--
www.islandiarealestate.com/blog

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200 ft. of irrigation for 50$

CatStar — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:00:17 GMT

Hi there! Me and my friend want to buy tubing but don't need 400 ft (minimum to buy) so will sell 200 of it for 50$ to you! This will go fast so call immediately if interested. My name is Cat, I live and love in the city. Would love to share the creativity supplies. :) Call me 415/730-2755 Maybe can make a deal for less if needed??? Let me know, I'm flexible.

Love you!!

~caT

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high sierra ticket for sale

Krista — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:35:05 GMT

I was sooooo hoping to hoop it up at High Sierra this year but now I cannot go....would love to sell my 4 day festival ticket to another hooper! I bought it at early bird price-$150 so you'd save money on the current ticket prices...cheers

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Hoop Prices?

Ed — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:54:33 GMT

Hi all,

I was looking at hoops to buy and it seems like the normal price is around 30 bucks for a hoop now (wha?). Anyone know vendors who don't sell hoops at this price?

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HEY- BAH today?

arugularakete — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:33:05 GMT

Allison? Philo? Location?
Hooping to actually make it for once...

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I'm going hooping right now at Mission Delores.

rich_slo — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:27:34 GMT

If anyone would like to join me, I'll be rockin out with my Dewalt radio (no iPod right now, so if you got one, bring it).
rich

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Hoop skill sharing lab

bomtribe — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:04:42 GMT

Sophia Healing Center
Haight and Scott

Thursdays 1PM - 3PM

Cost: By Donation

Bring Hoops

Music and mirrors provided

Hot tubs and Sauna in Back of center for weary hooping muscles.

At 1PM a basic Australian style hoop conditioning techniques is taught
to improve muscle and skin tone and prepare hoopers for working
with multiple hoops. Space is limited so we ask all hoopers to respect
each others space and teach a move or techniques and than allow them
to practice a bit. In addition multi prop usage is encouraged.

Contact Shantifire@gmail.com for more info

http://www.sophiahealing.net/

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6/8 Hooping Locale

allison — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:22:34 GMT

Hello Hoopers,

This Sunday June 8th, we will be hooping from 2-4 in the Panhandle (specifically Baker St between Oak & Fell by the McKinley statue). We will be just off the beaten path of the Haight Ashbury Street Fair taking place that day for those who are interested in attending the event. Hope to see you there!

--Allison

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Group Hoop on Sunday evening in San Jose

Hepzabah — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:57:31 GMT

(you are right, Hiya, I should post this in more than just South Bay Hoopers tribe!)

There is an interactive sculpture at the Children's Discovery Museum, and since it is on a nice big lawn area and you have to drum on drum pads to make it work - it just begs for hooping! Feel free to join us this Sunday (6/8/08) starting around 7pm with hoops and and other spinny objects.

The sculpture (a zoetrope - Peter Hudson's Homouroboros on loan from Burning Man) is at Discovery Park, at the corner of San Carlos Street and Woz Way. For more information: http://www.blackrockarts.org/projects/homouroboros

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Miss Rosie teaching at NCDC Summer Dance Camp!

christina — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00:26 GMT

hey, hoopers and dancers -

Miss Rosie will be teaching at NCDC Summer Dance Camp! Here's a link to a video on YouTube made by some SoCal dance camp fans. Check it out, and then register to come to camp! The dates this year are June 13-22. It's 9 days of heaven, like living in a village of dancers, with great vegetarian meals, Kids Camp for the little ones, and an amazing community of people. Prices go up after June 1, so you save money if you register sooner rather than later. You can also check http://ncdcdances.org/ for lots of info and photos from previous camps.

be well,

christina

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If3uwAOniPg

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6/1 Hooping Locale: Hayes Green

allison — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:44:28 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday, June 1st from 2-4pm we will be hooping at Hayes Green (I believe it is officially called Patricias Green) at the corner of Hayes & Octavia in Hayes Valley. In walking distance of the Civic Center BART stop.

Come out and Hoop!

--Allison

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Visiting SF in August/September

Elli — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:36:54 GMT

Hello all. I'm a hooper from Raleigh, NC and I'm going to be heading out to SF for a week some time in August or early September. I'm trying to nail down the week and am just wondering if there are any big hoop events happening any time in there.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks

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Making hoops - looking for joiners

CatStar — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:08:32 GMT

Hi there, maybe someone has experience with this. We have tubing (irrigation PSI 160, 3/4")

Somehow we are having trouble with the connectors. the 3/4" ones we bought don't fit at all. The hardware stores by my house don't seem to have the right kind either. Can someone point us in the right direction? There must be a simple solution for this out there.

:) :) :) Can't wait for my own CoLoRFuL hoops!! WeeeEEeEEEeEeeee ;)

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Hooping on Hiatus this Holiday weekend

allison — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:19:19 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

Those of us who organize the Sunday BAH hooping will be away this Memorial Day weekend. So we'll be taking this weekend off............unless someone is interested in bringing sounds and hosting somewhere. If so, post it here!

--Allison

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Wall-E Meets A Hoop

MomoSF — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:11:43 GMT

How cute, I just couldn't resist posting.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uD1jAcUhSMs

Momo....

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Up for some random hooping?

Ed — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:32:18 GMT

I'm totally blowing off work and steam this week and next. Anyone up for some random hooping in the East Bay?

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Hoop Jam in San Jose or Palo Alto?

Betsy — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:15:20 GMT

Hi All,
I will be in town from Ojai on business (funny business?) Sunday June 8. Not sure if I can make it to Dolores Park. So does anyone know of hooping fun here? If so please invite me! I am usually well-behaved.
Thanks,
Betsy

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5/18 Hooping Locale: East Bay- Mosswood Park

allison — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:49:34 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

It's time we do some hooping in the East Bay. This Sunday from 2-4pm we will be at Mosswood Park in Oakland. It is very close to the MacArthur bart station. I hope to see you there, if you can make it out to the East Bay!

Here are the directions:

Mosswood Park, Oakland
Corner of MacArthur and Broadway, right by Kaiser/Oakland and the Sawmill.
From Buses:
51 and 57 stop at the park
From BART:
At MacArthur Station, walk up MacArthur to park (5-10 minute walk)
From SF/S Bay:
After Bay Bridge, take 580 towards Hayward. Get in left lane immediately! Take first left exit, which is MacArthur. Follow MacArthur on the right to Mosswood. Turn right on Webster and circle around back for parking.
From East Bay:
Take Shattuck or Telegraph south to MacArthur. Left onto MacArthur. Turn right on street before Broadway (Webster) if possible, as there is street and park parking there.

--Allison

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5/11 Hooping Locale: Esprit Park/ Dogpatch

allison — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:45:27 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

Send some love to your Mother and come out and hoop with us in Esprit Park from 2-4pm this Sunday! Those of you who have attended Decompression in the past will be familiar with the area. It's a great spot for hooping, better weather, lots of lawn, picnic tables, with pretty huge redwoods surrounding the park that are rather stunning. Esprit Park is located between 20th and 22nd Streets and Indiana and Tennessee Streets in San Francisco. Close to the T-Third light rail line. (For some reason, a search on Google maps doesn't show Esprit Park itself, but you will get a marked location for the Esprit Park Home Owners Association. Its basically the same spot).

Hope to see you there! --Allison

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Hoopnotica DVDs??

Quirky Hari — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:47:57 GMT

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone out there has the hoopdance 1 and 2 dvd's I could buy from you...or trade or something. Thanks. QH

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Hooping Locale for 5/4: How Weird & Dance Week!

allison — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:25:12 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

Theres a lot going on this Sunday! So we actuallly have two events: The How Weird Street Fair, and Hooping as part of Bay Area National Dance Week. Normally we wouldn't have conflicting events, but arrangements were made months ago to be part of dance week (it's listed in all of their materials) and in the past hoopers have always attended How Weird. So these are your hooping options (although technically you could do both):

5/4 National Dance Week Hooping Location: The Panhandle (specifically next to the McKinley statue, on Baker St between Oak & Fell)
2-4pm. This is the final day of the 2008 National Dance Week. Description from their listing:
Join the Bay Area Hoopers and HoopGirl.com for an exciting community dance event with hoops! All ages and abilities welcome. Hoops provided. As featured on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle!

5/4 The 9th Annual How Weird Street Faire 11:11am-5:55pm. NOTE THE NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!: Howard and 2nd St. This event is for all ages. Requested donation of $10 or $5 if in "costume". For all the info go to http://www.howweird.org/
Since this event is large and goes on all day, it may be a good idea to pick a time/stage to meet up at. Post you suggestions & plans here!

Have fun hooping wherever it may be!

--Allison

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looking forward to more hooping with y'all

jennaluna — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:36:22 GMT

So I just found out on wednesday that I got into Berkeley!!! WAHOOOO! I will be moving to the Bay Area sometime before August and am looking forward to hooping with all you BAH's more...Sacramento just doesn't have a good community of hoopers here yet.

Oh and if anyone knows of a good 1 or 2 bedroom place in the Berkeley area coming available in the next couple of months, let me know!

I have 2 dogs and 3 cats...yikes!...that's what makes finding a place the hardest...wish me luck!

Jen
jennaluna

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4/27 Hooping Locale for National Dance Week & our 5 Year Anniversary!

allison — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:22:08 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday 4/27 our weekly hoop gathering will be part of a larger event: Bay Area National Dance Week. This great annual event, which is happening from Friday April 25 through Sunday May 4th, is a celebration of free public dance events in the Bay Area. Christabel "Hoopgirl" has arranged for us to be involved. We will be hooping at Dolores Park from 2-4pm. For this event, please wear BLUE! (The brighter the better!)

Heres the description as posted in the BACNDW supplement and website:

Join Bay Area Hoopers and the perfomers and teachers of HoopGirl.com for hours of hip swinging fun! A bonanza of exciting gyration for all ages and abilities. Hoops provided. As featured on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle!
2:00pm-4:00pm San Francisco Hoop Celebration!

Please come out and help represent our amazing hooping community! There is so much happening during National Dance Week including numerous hooping opportunities! Check out the schedule at: http://www.bacndw.org/

Also this Sunday marks the 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BAH! Our founders Philo and Vera will be bringing a Birthday cake so bring your own fork!

--Allison

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Do you have this album?

allison — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:06:02 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

I've been in search of this album for my own personal hoop sounds, a compilation called History Part 2: The Rough and the Smooth. They have it on Amazon for a whopping $75. Does anyone already have this on their laptops who could burn me a copy? I'd be most appreciative and could even give you the blank cd!

Thanks! ---Allison

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BMan 2008 Hooping Events

HoopDaddy — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:51:59 GMT

Wondering if my fellow hoopers can give me the spin down on hooping events / parties / gatherings at BMan this year. I know it may be a bit early to know all, but , for example, is there a typical day and time for hooping at the Deep End? My camp is already planning a bunch of activities and I want to make sure I leave plenty of Playa hoop time open this year. Appreciate your input. Cheers --s--

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BAH 4/20 & Hoop Path workshop pics

HoopsieDaisy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:49:38 GMT

I have more pics from both the Hoop Path workshops as well as BAH on 4/20. PM me with your email address if you would like a link to the whole album!

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Hoop Community

wyndhooper — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:06:01 GMT

Looking to connect with the hoop community in the bay area

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4/20 Hooping Locale: Civic Center

allison — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:57:50 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

Thanks to all those who came out for our first time outdoors last week! This Sunday 4/20 we will be hooping at Civic Center from 2-4pm. Specifically the grassy area between Polk & Larkin. For those of you attending the Hoop Path, we're going to linger a bit so come by after and show off what you've learned!

Hope to see you outside then!

--Allison

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Can't wait to see everybody!

Baxter — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:25:32 GMT

What's up San Fran?!

I can't wait to get and chill with you guys. I've been looking forward to coming back since moment I got on the plane to come home last time. I'm hoping that there will be some hoop events happening while I'm out there (other than my workshops) so we can get our hoop groove on. I love all the hoop communities that I have been blessed to visit, but SF is special because the Community is so large and talented there. It's an honor to be able to come to such a hotbed and have so many participants in my classes. I wish there was more room for my third day workshop, but the studio is pretty tiny on Monday night. Last time I came out to SF, I had just begun teaching "First Steps" and I taught "Warrior Path" for the first time EVER out there. I've restructured things a little since last time. I really excited about the 2 and 3 day structure. It gives us more time to get into different techniques and methods. I'm really looking forward to teaching Day 2 in SF. Those techniques are some of my faves. I know a lot of those who are coming this time came last time. I'm excited to get some feedback from everyone.

So one of my little hoop dreams is to come and hoop with you guys on what I believe is one of the oldest weekly hoop jams in the Community: The BAH hoop jam. Our workshop is going to get out at 4 on Sunday, so I'm going to see if I can get some peeps from our workshop to come over with me to the Jam. I know it will be winding down, but even a couple of minutes and introductions would be cool. We are going to be in SOMA (?). Is the Jam anywhere near there? Is this plan totally unrealistic given traffic and stuff? I hope we can work this out.

Let me know if you have any specific questions about the workshops.
See you soon!
www.hooppath.com

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Anyone have a weighted hoop?

Quirky Hari — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:09:42 GMT

Hi. I'm a beginner, and looking for a weighted hoop for weight loss. Don't have much money, but would love to trade for a massage (I've been certified for 15 years and usually do deep tissue, Swedish).

Thanks,

QH

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Our first outdoor Sunday locale 4/13

allison — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:11:59 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

For the first time this season BAH will officially be moving out into the sunshine! And this weekend the weather is supposed to be beautiful! For this outdoor phase, our meetups will be from 2-4pm. Our location this Sunday will be at our familiar stomping ground of Dolores Park. Specifically the Southeast corner by Dolores St and 20th St (unless something else is already in that spot.) Just look for the hoops! Since this Sunday is truly an event, the color to celebrate this kickoff will be RED. As in please wear something red when you come out to hoop! I hope to see many from our amazing hoop community on the 13th!

--Allison

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BERKELEY HOOP JAM Sun. 4.13

MissRosie — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:51:20 GMT

Hey Hoopers!

HoolieHoop will be hosting another exciting hoop jam at Studio 12 this
Sunday, April 13 from 1:15 to 2:15. The hoop jam is an open forum for all
levels and ages and it is a great opportunity to share and learn from
other hoopers.

Hoop jams are perfect for those interested in hoop dance and looking to
try it out and for hoopers who enjoy company while hoopin!

Hoop jams are not formal and full of fun! A Hooliehoop instructor will be
there every week to answer any questions you may have and will be
available to give basic tips.

Happy Hoopin!

Studio 12
2525 8th St.
Berkeley, CA
1:15-2:15pm (every Sunday)

$6 per person (for rental space)
Parking: Plenty of street parking!

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I'll be at Mission Dolores tomorrow from 11ish to 6ish.

rich_slo — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:43:08 GMT

If anyone would like to join me. I'll have my Dewalt stereo and a hoop.

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2 p.m. April 6th, Golden Gate Panhandle -- Hoop Jam

Ed — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:48:59 GMT

Hell-O

Friends or mine are making plans to throw a hoop jam this Sunday afternoon, April 6th @ 2, in Golden Gate Park @ the Panhandle. Perhaps you'd like to join us?

Yea?

Great.

The spot is by the DMV, off Baker and Fell, and easily accessible by bus.

-Ed
(http://hooppain.com/2008/04/01/pink-bunny-rabbit-hooping-at-big-wheel-race/)

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anyone want some 1" tubing?

HoopsieDaisy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:55:40 GMT

I bought a 100' coil of 1" 160psi (not 100psi) tubing from Lowe's last year and still have never used it. If you are interested in coming to pick it up in Berkeley or possibly meeting up in SF, it's yours for $45 (what I paid for it at the Livermore store).

PM me if you're interested!

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This Sunday hooping is on hiatus

allison — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:18:45 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday we're going on Hiatus before we officially kick off the outdoor hooping season. Our founder Philo is currently out of town, and would really like to be present for the official start of Bay Area Hoopers move back to the parks of the San Francisco and the East Bay. So we will take this brief pause, and get geared up for a big opening jam on Sunday April 13 at a fabulous to-be-decided location.

See you on the 13th!

--Allison

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Looking for a hoop and DVD...

dandysparkle — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:17:00 GMT

I am new to hooping and have been looking around for a god hoop that I can travel with. (I don't mind getting the tapes and covering it myself, especially since I have not seen one that jumps out at me yet...)

I saw this hoop:

https://www.flammaaeterna.com/p-960-flamma-aeterna-bare-bones-collapsible-practice-hoop.aspx

What are your thoughts on it? Are there others that you prefer?

Also, are there any DVD's that you prefer over others (or ones that I should stay away from)? I travel a lot so a DVD is probably the best way for me to go. (I do come from a strong dance background so I am hoping this is realistic...)

Thoughts?

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Thursday hooping at Dolores park, April 3rd, 3:30-5:30pm

Steve (Tiger) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:55 GMT

Hello hoopers,

Outdoor spring hooping is here. This Thursday we'll have a special meeting at Dolores park. Bring your hoops and smiles.

Dolores Park is located on Dolores, between 18 and 20th. We will meet at our usual spot closer to Dolores and 20th. The location is very accessible from the Mission Bart Station.

Cya all out there!

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Thanks Cellspace Organizers & Fellow Hoopers

HoopDaddy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:14:34 GMT

Just want to post a special thank you to Alison, Philo, and Antonio for pulling together a great hoop space for us this winter. While I look forward to begin hooping outdoors together, part of me will miss the intimacy and comaraderie that Cellspace encourage and supported. I've met a lot of great BAH folks at Cellspace the past several months and you've all made me feel very welcome. Thanks to you all and I look forward to hooping with you in the parks. Cheers, --s--

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[bah] Cellspace Hooping 3/30 Our last Sunday

antoniogomez — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:25:51 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

Just like the forces of nature, the flowers bloom, birds sing, life begins again the
cycle continues. It's time to leave our winter home and migrate to the outside of warm
blue skies, and lazy days....But not until we have our last hooping session!

We will be meeting this Sunday for the last day indoors at Cellspace from 3-5pm.
Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant St. (between 18th & 19th). As always, bring a few
dollars to cover space rental.

Please bring your iPods, we will be rotating music. Punch and cookies will be supplied or
something equivalent for our nourishment.

Also i want to give a special thanks to Beth, from North Carolina for joining us and
being part of our community. This woman can hoop! inspiration to boot.
http://people.tribe.net/bethanderica

i'll be hosting this weekend, hoop to see you there!
-Antonio

Caution this session will be filmed and documented.

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Registration Links to HoopPath Workshops in California 4/12-4/21

Ann — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:41:10 GMT

Howdy!

We've finally got these registration links a-goin' for all our California workshops next month. We will present the following workshops:

Saturday April 12th and Sunday April 13th: HoopPath Santa Cruz
Monday April 14th: HoopPath Intensive, Santa Cruz
Wednesday April 16th: HoopPath LA
Thursday April 17th: HoopPath Ojai
Saturday April 19th and Sunday April 20th: HoopPath San Francisco
Monday April 21st: HoopPath Intensive, San Francisco

Things to bear in mind: All of the workshops except for the two intensives are suitable for hoopers of ANY SKILL LEVEL, total beginners and hoop professionals alike. Because the HoopPath is a unique approach with its own language and specific imagery that we share and learn from together, even a highly advanced hooper will need to become familiar with our terms and concepts to be able to fully benefit from the exercises.

The workshops will all be quite rigorous. You will need to pace yourself, particularly if you are a beginning hooper, and please remember to bring some water to stay refreshed and hydrated. We do a lot of talkin', but we do a LOT of hoopin' too!

Finally, in Santa Cruz and San Francisco, the Saturday-Sunday workshops are a prerequisite for the Monday intensives.

Even though I seem to have gotten caught in some kind of yokel persona above (yee-haw!) I can still answer any of your questions if you write to me here or at ann@hooppath.com

Here's the links! All of 'em!

www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSearch

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Warehouse Dance Party benefitting the SF Aids Foundation

bethanderica — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:30:01 GMT

Hey folks, some friends of mine are putting on a party this Saturday, the 29th to raise money for a good cause. There probably won't be room on the floor to hoop, but the organizer, Ro, is very open to performers who might want to volunteer their time for a set or two to raise money for the San Francisco Aids Foundation. You can contact Ro at Valiao.ro@gmail.com. I might pop in for some dancing myself so perhaps I'll see some of y'all there.

Here's the link:

http://sanfrancisco.going.com/invite-26644;Debauche_BurlesqueVaudeville_Warehouse_Party

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LIB tix - 2 for $250

princessbuttercup — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:08:41 GMT

I have two tickets to sell for Lightning in a Bottle 2008. I bought them when they were cheaper (than they are now) so I'm offering both of them fro $250 otd.

If interested, contact me at princessbuttercupakb@gmail.com

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Beth visiting from Carrboro NC

bethanderica — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:33:04 GMT

Hey y'all, I'll be visiting with my fam from March 22nd to 30th and hope to squeeze in as much hooping as possible. If you know of any hoop gatherings or workshops, let me know. I am very excited at the prospect of hooping with the BAH again.

Much love to you all.

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Hooping Video Channel now on Vimeo

Gangi Butts — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:56:30 GMT

Howdy happy hoopers!

How ya feeling today? So over in the hooping videos tribe we had a discussion about vimeo - a video sharing site. http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopingvideos/thread/48766ad5-4396-469a-8f72-1a038a5374f7

It's a wonderful site. So I've created a new channel on vimeo for hooping videos. Right now I'll be moderating if but if anyone wants to moderate it just let me know! Hoop hoop away!

www.vimeo.com/channel6649

So if you want your hooping video on the channel you can add a link in the "Shout Out" box on the right hand side of the page.

Hooray! I can't wait to see all the crazy fun hooping videos to come!

1-love,
Gangi Butts

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Cellspace Hooping 3/23

allison — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:12:20 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

We will be meeting this Sunday at Cellspace from 3-5pm. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant St (between 18th & 19th). As always, bring a few dollars to cover space rental.

This Sunday will be special because the very talented, graceful and skilled Beth from Carrboro, North Carolina will be in town! I love to watch this woman hoop and you will too!

http://people.tribe.net/bethanderica

Hope to see everyone there!
--Allison

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Cellspace Hooping 3/16

allison — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:04:17 GMT

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Is your house haunted? Do you know someone's who is?

philohagen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:18:52 GMT

Hey Hoopers - for those of you who don't know, I have a paranormal investigation service and I'm posting this here on the off chance that there might be something funky going on in your home - or you might know someone who is having a situation. A friend that I went through psychic school with years ago and I decided to join forces on this and it's been going really well. We're doing this for fun and free for now too. You can read more about what we're up to at www.sfparnormal.org if you're interested.

Thanks -
Philo

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Cellspace Hooping 3/9

allison — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:24:52 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

We will be at our Sunday Home of Cellspace from 3-5pm. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant St (between 18th & 19th). As always be sure to bring a few dollars to cover space rental.

The month of March will be our last at Cellspace for the season. After that we will go back to hooping outdoors. For those who have just joined us this winter, we hoop at a different park every week during the rest of the year-- we also have our own sound system!

Also, we have a "piggy bank" from the extra money collected from space rental (I can give an exact amount later.) Philo has proposed that this go towards eventually replacing one (or both) of our speakers since one is broken in the back. How does everyone feel about this?

Come hoop with mirrors while you still can!

--Allison

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just moved back to SF from overseas...left my hoop in the middle east. help!

sarah — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:20:11 GMT

hey friends,

i had a chance to meet a bunch of you last spring after philo made me a fly green hoop and hooked me up with the sunday afternoon scene. not long after, i moved overseas for work and took my hoop with me (yes i paid the extra cargo fee with british airways to take that huge thang!) but just could not bring it back when i returned. i need a new hoop to get me back in the scene but cannot deal with the do-it-myself factor right now. i poked around on the hooping site to try and find a hoopmaker but couldn't tell exactly who was local and who was not. is there a list of makers?

thanks!
sarah

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Cellspace Hooping 3/2

allison — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:20:32 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

We will be hooping at our winter home of Cellspace on Sunday from 3-5pm. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant St (between 18th & 19th). Please being a few dollars to cover rental of the space. Hoopers of all levels and abilities are welcome to join us!

See you there!

Allison

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HoopPath Workshops in California: 4/12 through 4/21!

Ann — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:38:28 GMT

~ Attention West Coast Hoopers ~

The HoopPath is coming your way in mid-April! We have several workshops planned up & down the West Coast, so if any of them are near you, save and date and join us in Santa Cruz, Ojai, or San Francisco!

SANTA CRUZ:

Saturday, April 12th & Sunday, April 13th: Introduction to the HoopPath (overview of our central terms and concepts--LOTS of rigorous hooping!)
Monday, April 14th: HoopPath Intensive (a more focused exploration for those who have taken the Intro workshop, here or elsewhere)

OJAI:

Thursday, April 17th: Introduction to the HoopPath (this will be a tightened-up version of our 2-part intro shop)

SAN FRANCISCO:

Saturday, April 19th & Sunday, April 20th: Introduction to the HoopPath (see above!)
Sunday, April 21st: HoopPath Intensive (see above x 2!)

Many wonderful hooper friends have helped us out setting up these workshops, and we want to give them all special shouts: Heather Troy (of the Hoopcamp Retreat) in Santa Cruz; Diana Lopez (of Bodyhoops) in Ojai; and Khan Wong, Natasha Young (Silverstar), and Christabel Zamor (HoopGirl) in San Francisco. Thank you all so much.

We will have registration links built for these shops in the next 2-3 days and we will post them here as well as on our website. If you have any questions, please message me here, or at ann@hooppath.com. We love you Cali!

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New tribe: South Bay Hoopers! Limited time offer - Join now, while supplies last!

Sir_Daniel — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:10:03 GMT

If you're in the South Bay, come join our new tribe: http://Tribes.Tribe.net/SouthBayHoopers/ , before supplies run out, or the offer expires, or Bush gets a third term, or taxes are razed, or...

North Bay has one, East Bay has one, Santa Cruz has one... Now we, in South Bay, have one too!

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thanks for making me feel welcome!

jennaluna — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:51:44 GMT

hey guys, I just wanted to thank y'all for making me feel welcome at my first BAH hoopjam today at Cell Space. I met lots of people and had a blast. Unfortunately, since I live in Sacramento, I won't be able to come every week. But I am hoping to come maybe 1-2 times a month and plan my SF day trips around it...gives me an excuse to get into SF...yay!

I didn't catch a lot of your names, so please feel free to add me on here! See ya guys around! Thanks again!

jen

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Cellspace Hooping 2/24

allison — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:34:55 GMT

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Getting a jump on Maker Faire 2008

Danese — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:43:24 GMT

I just got off the phone with the good folks from O'Reilly Media. They put on the Maker Faire every year (see http://makerfaire.com/ ). The Maker Faire is all about getting people to play more. Seriously...its great for DIY geeks, but its also good for parents and kids and anybody who gets a charge out of making things and then playing with them.

Last year I tried to connect them to SF Bay Area Hoopers because I think hooping is a natural for Maker Faire (and because you good people are so open and into sharing and all), but I had this brainstorm a little too late in the game :-(. They've subsequently done a small Maker Faire in Austin, TX and there were some hoopers there...and it was a HUGE hit. So...they would love to have hooper presence at the Maker Faire.

Here's what I'm thinking...

Maker Faire runs over an the weekend of May 3rd and 4th this year (at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds...easy access from CalTrain).

I would love to organize a weekend-long hooping party, complete with music, performances, group hooping, hoop making, maybe some informal classes once in a while? The Maker Faire folks can bulk-purchase the materials for the "how to make" part. In Austin, they noticed that even red-necked Dads were willing to get down on the grass with their kids to make a hoop, btw...how sweet is THAT? And they would love the fancy clothes that some of you wear when you're doing the hoop thang (especially if they're handmade).

Maker Faire is really fun to visit, and we can arrange free or low-cost admission for anybody who comes in from SF Bay Area Hoopers. Also, if somebody brings a good sound system down it will be secure over the weekend (people bring in really expensive pieces of equipment for this thing like lasers and fancy computers and stuff..so there's good security).

If either of the hooping companies from the Bay Area wanted to set up some retail space, I'm sure it could be arranged (not everybody is gonna want to make their own hoop...and there will be some folks who really want pink pants or really want a DVD, I'm guessing).

So...is anybody up for this? Feel free to PM me too if you have questions.

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Cellspace Hooping 2/17

allison — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:51:51 GMT

Hello Hopers!

Sorry about the late post. As usual we will be hooping at Cellspace from 3-5pm. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant St (between 18th & 19th). Please being a few dollars to cover rental of the space. Hoopers of all levels and abilities are welcome to join us!

See you there!

Allison

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Free Hoopgirl Workout Series! Help us find a new homes in the surrounding Bay Area!

hoopgirl — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:24:04 GMT

Hello hoopers in North Bay, Berkeley, Palo Alto/Mountain View/San Jose and Southern San Francisco!

We are finally bringing the original HoopGirl Workout classes out to the entire Bay area! We would love to work with you on this.... and offer a gift of thanks!

The person who finds us a perfect location for each course location, which results in a signed contract and a course happening, will get a FREE 6 week HoopGirl Workout Class series of your choice: Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate I or Intermediate II. That's 9 hours of hot hoop moves, sweat drenching dance and performance training by a Licensed HoopGirl Workout instructor, valued at $180!

What we seek: A studio which is at least which is at least 1500 square feet. This would have a sound system we can plug our microphone and I-pod into. This space would preferably have mirrors and be available on a weeknight between 630-10pm.

Learn all about our superfun programs at www.HoopGirl.com.

Questions? Want to express interest and let us know you want to work with us? Call HoopGirl Headquarters at 1-877-HOOP!

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Saturday hoop meetup, Ohlone Park , Berkeley , 2-16-08

Steve (Tiger) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:21:31 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day.

There will be a Saturday meet up at Ohlone Park in Berkeley at the usual spot at Hearst and McGee.

http://www.eventective.com/provider/map.aspx?num=108236

Hooping time will be from 2:30-4pm ish. Most likely to go longer than 4pm. Weather calls for sunny skies.

See you all there.

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HoopGirl San Francisco Classes for February! Check out our Intermediate 2 Course~

hoopgirl — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:06:26 GMT

Come on out and enjoy a fabulous class series with one of our licensed HoopGirl Workout instructors! Hot moves, sweet music, precise feedback, fun performance jam circles and more! You can sign up in the online store at www.hoopgirl.com. See below for details.

Smiles
Christabel

Every Monday in February. 6:30-7:30pm Multi-Level, Drop-In HoopGirl Workout Class. Dance Ground Keriac. Taught by Shawna
$17 drop-in fee (or purchase 4 classes in our store for $60)

February 15 & 16. Friday & Saturday 7:30-9:30pm. HoopGirl Beginner Intensive. Learn the fun-damentals of hoopdance! Dance Ground Keriac. Taught by Julie. $85 (4 hr series)

Feb 20 - Mar 26 Wednesdays 8:30-10pm HoopGirl Workout Series. Beginner 2. You can take our Beginner 1 and 2 classes in any order! Continue developing grace, power and skill in this hoop course which covers all the essentials to get you started. Dance Ground Keriac. Taught by HoopGirl Allstars Natasha & Annie. $180 (9 hr series)

Feb 22-24 Level 2 HoopGirl Dance Instructor Certification: A 24 hour certification course to prepare instructors create a lucrative career for themselves teaching the HoopGirl Workout... SOLD OUT!

Feb 28 - April 3 Thursdays 6-7:30pm HoopGirl Workout Series Intermediate 2. You can take our Intermediate 1 and 2 in any order! This new course introduces over 30 new moves and explores the mind-body continuum through dance. Dance Ground Keriac. Taught by CHRISTABEL and Annie! $180 (9 hr series).

February 29 7:30-930pm Hoop Sexy~ A Sensual guided hoop journey and practice space to play. Not a class. Women's Building. SAN FRANCISCO. Led by Christabel & Heather Troy $15 donation for space rental. No one turned away for lack of funds!

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spinagogue hoop workshops

khanwong — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:32:51 GMT

I'll be teaching hoop workshops as part of the next version of Spinagogue -- a weekend of workshops on various object manipulation disciplines that take place at the Vulcan, a warehouse in Oakland full of artists, spinners, jugglers and other circusy types. A link to the event listing is below (including registration info), and if you have any questions about the hoop 'shops, please ping me!

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/March-21-23rd-Spinagougue-Multiprop-Workshop/san-francisco-ca/662e30e5-b18e-431a-bc68-fefde273a297?nextpage=%24nextpage

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Cellspace Hooping Feb 10

allison — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:28:23 GMT

Hello Heartfelt Hoopers!

Feel the lover inside the circle of the hoop! (its time for that holiday) As usual we will be hooping at Cellspace this Sunday from 3-5pm. Cellspace is at 2050 Bryant St (between 18th & 19th) Bring a few dollars to help cover space rental. Perhaps we will have recruited some SF Chronicle readers to join us!

See you there!

--Allison

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Where to hoop weekend of Feb 8-9

Betsy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:15:01 GMT

Hi I'll be in town from Ojai (with hoops, of course!) I've heard so much about your growing group and would love to spin a few this weekend if possible.

Thanks!

Betsy

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Check out the Sytle section in Sunday's paper.

Steve (Tiger) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:50:19 GMT

Hello Hoopers,

I just picked up the Sunday newspaper today and noticed a picture of Claudia and a bunch of other girls in Style section. There's a huge article about all of us bay area hoopers. Way to go to!

Please check it out. I've scanned a picture in the photo section of Claudia.

Steve

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Cellspace Hooping Feb 3

allison — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:27:16 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

All this rain makes me very thankful to have an indoor space to hoop! As usual we will be hooping at Cellspace this Sunday from 3-5pm. Cellspace is at 2050 Bryant St (between 18th & 19th) Bring a few dollars to help cover space rental. See you there!

--Allison

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Cellspace Hooping 1/27

allison — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:00:57 GMT

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Hoop Space tonight at CODA party

JustJennie — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:37:13 GMT

Hey Friends, Just wanted to let you know that if you feeling like hooping to some good music, friends of mine are throwing a warehouse space party tonight. So grab your hoops and come on down. xoxoxo Jennie
Here are the deets:

What: Afterburner
Who: Coda & Love Potion Evolution
When: January 19th, 2008 11pm - 7am
Where: Undisclosed location in the heart of SF
Price: $10 at the Door all night
Info: www.codasf.com/afterburner (Check this site the day of the party for the location)

DJ's for the evening:
11:00 - 12:30: Dirtyhertz
12:30 - 1:45: Alain Octavo
1:45 - 3:15: Deckard + Guest
3:15 - 4:30: Jeff Richmond
4:30 - 5:45: Jason Knight
5:45 - 7:00: Ron/e

Coda and Love Potion Evolution are joining together to bring the spirit of burning man back to San Francisco - renegade style. An incredible, one time opportunity to take over a space in the heart of San Francisco opened up and we jumped on it. Inspired by the energy brought back from the playa both camps are committed to providing a solid event.

This is an all-nighter folks, so come prepared to dance your ass off until the sun rises - we have no reason to stop! The space is amazing and allows us to provide multiple rooms of music and chill, along with a cash bar flowing all night long.

Afterburner is also the FiX 2 year anniversary 'Official After Party', so all you FiXers who want to get BroKe, head on over and join the rest of us round out the night. The location is just a hop skip and a jump away from Shine.

For more information about the event and to find out the location, stop back the day of the party for the location: www.codasf.com/afterburner.

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Cellspace Hooping 1/20 TIME CHANGE!

allison — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:57:03 GMT

Hello Hoopers!

This Sunday we will be meeting at Cellspace but from 5-7pm FOR THIS DATE ONLY due to an event they are holding earlier that day. Also, bring your ipods as we will be needing music that day. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant St (@18th). Bring a few dollars to cover space rental.

See you then! -----Allison

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HooppaiN - Hooping like animals

dBug — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:40:32 GMT

Hooping Pix, Vids, Commentary, Bullshit, Fashion, Music, Sharpie Art, Poems.. all about hooping, from our gang's perspective.

http://HooppaiN.com

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Hoopies shout out

allison — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:44:31 GMT

Hi Hoopers,

As you may know, on hooping.org it is voting time for the Hoopies, the first annual awards for the best things happening in the hooping community. Among the categories is "hoop group of the year" for which Bay Area Hoopers was nominated. Theres also local and international talent to vote on from fire hooper to getting hooping out to a larger audience. You've got until 9pm on Friday to cast your ballot!

--Allison

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City of Sonoma Hoop Jam Sunday Jan. 20 11:30-2pm

Gangi Butts — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:49:34 GMT

Howdy Hoopers,
Ready to hoop into the new year? I thought it might be fun to hoop with some folks this SUNDAY Jan 20 @ the Sonoma Plaza 11:30-2pm. It's going to be informal (haha as opposed to formal hooping?!!?), fun , silly, hooptastic! So hopefully I'll see you there! Can't wait to meet you!
Cheers,
Gangi Butts
707 337 5524

ps. tell your friends!

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Cellspace Hooping 1/13

allison — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:20 GMT

Hello Hoop Friends!

As usual we will be meeting at Cellspace from 3-5pm. 2050 Bryant St(@18th). Please bring some $ to contribute to space rental.

See you then! ---Allison

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how does one ship hoops?

princessbuttercup — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:11:34 GMT

Both UPS and Fedex have quoted a price of ~$130 to ship 2 hoops to the East Coast. I know there has to be a better way! Any leads much appreciated....

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Sunday 1/6/08: Hooping at Cellspace

philohagen — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:52:19 GMT

We're hooping at Cellspace on Sunday, January 6th from 3-5 pm as usual. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant Street (between 18th and 19th) in San Francisco, CA, and we all chip in to help pay for the renting the space, the actual amount depends on how many hoopers show up but it's usually just a few bucks. See you there!

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Cellspace Sunday December 30th

philohagen — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:42:27 GMT

Hey Hoopers -

As I mentioned in last week's post, we're hooping at Cellspace on Sunday, December 30th from 3-5 pm as usual. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant Street (between 18th and 19th) in San Francisco, CA, and we all chip in to help pay for the renting the space, the actual amount depends on how many hoopers show up but it's usually just a few bucks. See you there!

- Philo

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In town for the weekend. Any hoop haps?

Shadjua — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:30:21 GMT

Just as the title says. I am visiting the city for the weekend and I was wondering if there are any hoopy activities going on this weekend. =)

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Holiday Hooping 12/23 @ Cellspace

philohagen — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:11:58 GMT

Hey Hoopers -

Yes Virginia, we're hooping through the holidays and we'll be meeting at Cellspace on Sunday, December 23rd (and Sunday December 30th) from 3-5 pm. Cellspace is located at 2050 Bryant Street (between 18th and 19th) in San Francisco, CA, and we all chip in to help pay for the renting the space, the actual amount depends on how many hoopers show up but it's usually just a few bucks. See you there and wishing you all the hoopiest of holidays!

- Philo

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South Bay Hooping??

burningviolet — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:32:13 GMT

Hey everyone,

As much as I try to block out the hours to get to the Sunday meetups in SF I can't. Hr travel there, 2hrs there and 1 hr travel home wipes out my Sunday.

Is anyone aware of something closer to San Jose? I'm a sad lonely hooper without hooping friends!
Violet

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december 27-jan1

surprise_surprise — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:51:14 GMT

hi SFbah-

I would like to motivate holiday meet-ups deceber 27- jan 1 as i will be visiting from dc and i would like to hoop with everyone!

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